A-A-162 Cloth, Cleaning (Nonwoven)

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A-A-162A

Table II, Physical characteristics of the type II cloths

3.3 Absorbency.                               The type I cloth shall have the absorbency capacity required by table I. The test for this shall be as follows:

3.3.1 Water.       Cut specimens (10cm x 10 cm is recommended) and weight to nearest 0.1 g. Entirely immerse each sample in distilled water at 25 degrees centigrade for 3 minutes without movement. Remove by lifting at one corner until entire specimen is clear of the water, allow excess water to drain off for 60 seconds. Place each in a tared weighing bottle and reweigh. Calculate the percent absorption to the nearest 1 percent as follows:

Percent Absorption        =

 [(wet weight – dry weight)/dry weight) x 100

3.3.2 Oil.               Same as 3.3.1 using white mineral oil, viscosity 80-90 SU (Saybolt Universal), in lieu of water. Drain time shall be 20 minutes.

3.4          Workmanship.  The cloths shall be free from holes, tears, dirt , spots, ragged or uneven edges, or any other defects that affect serviceability.

3.5          Metric products.              Products manufactured to metric dimensions will be considered on an equal basis with those manufactured using inch-pound units, providing they fall within tolerances as specified and all other requirements of this document are met.

3.8          Commercial Item.            The use of the term “commercial item description” in this document does not imply that any items offered are not required to conform with all requirements specified herein.

4.            REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS.  The offeror/contractor is encouraged to use recovered materials to the maximum extent practicable, in accordance with paragraph23.403 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

5.            QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

5.1          General quality statement.         The products provided shall conform to the requirements of this commercial item description, and the producer’s own drawings, specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices and be the same product offered for sale in the commercial market. The government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance prior to first delivery and thereafter as may be otherwise provided for under the provisions of the contract.

6.            PACKAGING, PACKING AND MARKING

6.1          Packaging, packing and marking.               The packaging, packing, and marking shall be as specified in the contract or order.

7              NOTES.

7.1          Intended use.   The cloths described by this CID are intended for general cleaning use.

7.2          Ordering data.   Purchases should select the preferred options permitted herein and include the following information in procurement documents:

                a.            Title, number and date of this CID.

                b.            Type and class.

                c.             The packaging, packing, and marking desired